Stay near, not on, the slope
Ski-in, ski-out carries a heavy premium. A condo ten minutes away with a shuttle costs a fraction and you barely notice the difference after the first morning.
Buy lift passes early
Passes bought weeks ahead are consistently cheaper than window prices, and multi-day passes lower the daily rate sharply.
Rent gear off-mountain
Shops in town rent the same skis and boards as the resort shop for noticeably less, and the queues are shorter.
Go early or late in the season
Early December and late March hold good snow at many resorts with far quieter slopes and much softer pricing.